1. Welcome Marissa Dobson. Please tell us a little about yourself.There isn’t a whole lot to tell. Born and raised in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, I now reside about an hour from Washington, D.C.I am a lady who likes to keep busy, and am always busy doing something. With two different college degrees, I believe you are never done learning.Being the first daughter to an avid reader, this gave me the advantage of learning to read at a young age. Since learning to read I have always had my nose in a book. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I started writing down the stories I came up with. I am blessed with a wonderful supportive husband, Thomas. He is my other half and allows me to stay home and pursue my writing. My writing buddies Max (a cocker spaniel) and Dawne (a beagle mix) are always around to listen to me bounce ideas off them. They might not be able to answer, but they are helpful in their own ways.I am the owner of Sizzling PR and co-owner of Ruby Lioness Press.I love to hear from readers, you can email me at marissa@marissadobson.com Or visit me athttp://www.marissadobson.com/

2. What genre do you write?I started out writing sweet romance but Snowy Fate and my upcoming Live series are paranormal romances

The past is catching up with Aspyn Layton. The father she never knew passed away and she is left to deal with his estate. An unexpected snowstorm has her stranded at the one place she didn’t want to be —her father’s house —with a naked man.

Damon Andrews has a secret, one he shared with Aspyn’s father. He must convince Aspyn there is more to life then what she knows. How will she react when she finds out he is a mountain lion, and she is his mate? Their fates are intertwined.

4. What was the easiest thing and what was the biggest challenge when writing this story?The easiest thing for me is once I am involved in the story the words just flow, however starting a new story is the hardest. I always have a hard time with the opening and it normally changes a few times. But once I get past that it’s hard to get me away from the story.

5. You have an exciting year ahead in 2012. Tell us a little about what you have going on with upcoming releases.Yes 2012 is going to be an exciting year. I have the Live series that will be releasing the first three books. Learning to Live, book one, on January 20th. Live and Learn in February, and Fighting to Live in March. I don’t have approved blurbs yet but they are a paranormal romance series with shifts. I hope to write more in this series, and have an idea for at least two more books. For more information on this series please watch my website and blog at www.marissadobson.com

6. Advice for those who are actively trying to get published or dream to be.My best advice is don’t give up. Prefect your writing and keep writing. You will get there. Join a writing group, they can be instrumental in helping you polish your work to submit to publishers.

7. What is your current work-in- progress?My current work in progress is the third book in the Live series, Fighting to Live. It is the story of Chase, Jay’s second in command (you will meet Jay in Learning to Live). He finally gets his story and finds true love, but it might be too late. The woman he is meant to be with is dying. Chase makes her want to fight to live; he refuses to allow her to give up. Can Chase save her? Or will he lose her to a battle he can’t win?

8. And lastly, is there anything else you'd like to share today?I want to thank you for having me and for my readers. Without you and your support I wouldn’t be where I am today. I love what I do both when it comes to writing and my work in publishing. Thank you.Also be sure to like my facebook page and follow my blog for all the latest information.www.marissadobson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AuthorMarissaDobson

Great post Lacey and Marissa, cant wait to read Snowy Fate, I love the cover too! Also anxious for your Live series, they sound good as well. So glad you are writing paranormal, makes me want to try. Congrats on RLP as well, youve accomplished alot.

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Jennifer J

1/10/2012 06:53:29 am

Great interview! I read Snowy Fate in one sitting, I couldn't put it down! Now I'm waiting for the Live series! Congrats Marissa!

Sorry I didn't get to spot back time took control and I lost track of it.
Thank you everyone for stopping by.
Jennifer I am glad you enjoyed Snowy Fate. The Live series will be out soon.
Angie, if my muse gets its way you will be reading a lot more from me :) The writing bug has taken hold and I can't stop it.